A masterpiece of piano rock that resonates with social messages and beautiful melodies.
"The Way It Is" reached number one in the US and won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. This masterpiece combines elegant piano playing with socially conscious lyrics.
With a warm, piano-driven sound, this album breathed fresh air into late '80s American rock. The title track, "The Way It Is," has a powerful message touching on racial and social issues, and its elegant piano solo led it to reach number one in the US. The following tracks, "Mandolin Rain" and "Every Little Kiss," are also filled with lyrical charm, highlighting the clarity of Hornsby's vocals and playing. The melodic style, which absorbs folk and country influences, makes this a masterpiece that evokes the legacy of American roots.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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On The Western Skyline
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2)
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Every Little Kiss
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3)
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Mandolin Rain
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The Long Race
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5)
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The Way It Is
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Down The Road Tonight
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The Wild Frontier
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8)
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The River Runs Low
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The Red Plains
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Lead Vocals, Piano, Accordion, Synthesizer, Dulcimer [Hammered] - Bruce Hornsby
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Producer [Produced By] - Bruce Hornsby (1 to 3, 5, 7, 9)
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Written-By - B.R. Hornsby
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Engineer [Tracks Engineered By] - Elliot Scheiner (1 to 3, 5, 7, 9)
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Mixed By - Elliot Scheiner
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Producer [Produced By] - Elliot Scheiner (1 to 3, 5, 7, 9)
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Mixed By - Don Smith
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Mastered By - Stephen Marcussen
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Engineer [Tracks Engineered By] - Jim Gaines (4, 6, 8)
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Guitar, Mandolin, Violin - David Mansfield
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Harmonica, Vocals - Huey Lewis (6)
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Producer [Produced By] - Huey Lewis (4, 6, 8)
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Engineer [Additional Engineering By] - Eddie King
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Mixed By - Eddie King
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Drums, Percussion - John Molo
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Technician [Synthesizer Consultants] - Sean Hopper
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Edited By [Digital Editing] - Bob Harlan
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals - George Marinelli
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Mixed By - David Luke
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Executive-Producer - Paul Atkinson (2)
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Producer [Production Assistant] - Ivy Skoff
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Technician [Synthesizer Consultants] - Jon Gilutin
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Bass, Vocals - Joe Puerta
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Written-By - John Hornsby (1, 3, 4, 6 to 9)
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Photography By - Aaron Rapoport
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Engineer [Additional Engineering By] - Jeff "Nik" Norman
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Other [Enforcement] - Jeff Gerson
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Coordinator [A&R Coordination] - Marge Meoli
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Management - Tim Neece
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Art Direction, Design - Ted Raess
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Other [Art Consultant] - Kathy Hornsby
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Photography By [Inner Sleeve Photo] - Robert Llewellyn
